Steve and I were just talking about how rarely we go into the museums in New York City even though we live so close (and I work here), but we seek museums out in all the major cities we visit in Europe. We need to get here! Thanks for the museum tour.

By the way, I recently had a delicious crepe (pears, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese) at Bar Suzette in Chelsea Market, and thought of your charming blog.

About 2 months ago my son and I went to the Met specifically to see a show of Frans Hals portraits. We went on Tuesday, and upon arriving were told the show had closed 2 days before, on Sunday.After about 5 minutes of bemoaning my bad planning, we started roaming the galleries, knowing the Met is always overflowing with wonderful and varied art of all kinds, and at every turn.Thanks for the visit, Carol.

After years of seeing King Charles Spaniels on laps in museum portraits itIs so much fun to have a friend with a real live KCS! I highly recommend putting your arm around an Airedale - just sit on the stairs and let the Airedale sit next to you. Thru are the perfect size to wrap your arm around.

Its fun to seek out paintings with pets in them. I think I love the Irish Setter best. It has a bit of our Annies look in the face. :) I miss having access to museums close by. Thanks again for sharing yours.

Carol, your cultural adventures are tres impressive - I always feel like such a slug reading your blog. After that exhibition on les chapeaux, I'll have to get myself to the Met as well (perhaps a pit-stop at Lady M in between...)